Accurate Miniatures ILYUSHIN IL-2 Done !

[mustang1989]

Did the best that I could and it is what it is as they say. I don't believe I will be building another plane anytime soon. : )

I don't know why not. That looks great Ray!!!! The way you were talking earlier sounded like you thought the build was turning out terrible. This looks like your best turned out a good build to me bud. I like the display base as well.

Edited April 9, 2015 by mustang1989

[cobraman]

Thank you guys. You are too kind.

[JTRACING]

looks pretty nice! a nice change from the normal green camo

on the more complex canopies you can always use liquid masking

you should check out the new airfix 1/72 kits in the red boxes. they are tamiya quality at only 8-10 bucks and nice simple fun builds

[Roadrunner]

I think it looks great. I would have liked to seen some greens showing through here and there though, but that's just me. I'd be very happy to call it my own. Obviously too late for this one, but I have some excellent references on the Stormovic, should you ever tackle another.

[Roadrunner]

I can't tell from your photos, but is the bottom blue? This is the best illustration of the IL-2 I've ever seen. Don Greer is awesome. (I'm a major aircraft nut.)

[cobraman]

Thanks Kevin. I did the underside in gray. I have been thinking of doing another plane after all. Either a float plane in water or a Bell Airacobra.

[mustang1989]

What kind of floatplane? A Rufe? An Arado 196??? Kingfisher???

[atomicholiday]

...I have been thinking of doing another plane after all.

Cool! If you're not happy with this one, that's the only way to improve your skills. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Roadrunner]

What kind of floatplane? A Rufe? An Arado 196??? Kingfisher???

PBY, Do 24, He 115, BV 222, BV 138, they're all cool. I have a 1:48 Airacobra I'll be doing as a Lend-Lease VVS subject,... eventually.

[cobraman]

Not sure what float plane if I do one. I am leaning towards the AiraCobra in 1/72. Have a suggestion on which kit ?

[Roadrunner]

I'm not too familiar with 1:72 scale, so I can't really answer that. I'd just do a web search, and go from there.

[mustang1989]

I have only built one P-39 and it was the old 1/48th Monogram one from way back. I can point you in a direction and you can do some research and there are others here that may know more about these small kits in the way of kit quality.

Here are some available from Squadron. In addition to these I know that Academy issues one as well. Hope this helps buddy!

http://www.squadron.com/1-72-Scale-Model-Prop-Plane-Kits-s/2392.htm?searching=Y&sort=3&cat=2392&show=18&page=1&search=%20airacobra

[cobraman]

I might go for a 1/48 scale but space becomes a problem with larger scales. But with my old eyes maybe bigger is better. : )

[mustang1989]

Well in that case Eduard puts out a decent 1/48 boxing of the P-39. I don't know if it's a re box of another kit but I'll tell ya this:Eduard makes a slew of AM goodies for it to include masks...........

Ultimately, of course, it's your decision as to what kit you get. I'm merely offering my

Edited April 10, 2015 by mustang1989

[cobraman]

Thanks Joe

[slusher]

Ray, i think your hard on yourself. That's a fine looking plain. Real nice work friend...

[cobraman]

Thank you much !

[Ira]

Great Build Ray!

[cobraman]

Thank you Ira.

[Tony T]

Very cool build!

[cobraman]

Thanks Tony !